Kunal Nayyar

Net Worth: $45 Million

TV Show: Big Bang Theory

Character: Rajesh Koothrappali

 

Kunal Nayyar credits his fame and fortune to his remarkable role Dr. Raj Ramayan. He is the show’s astrophysicist and Howard’s best friend. One of his personality quirks is his selective mutism or his inability to speak to unrelated women. Being one of the starring actors of the T.V. series, Kunal is now worth $45 million. Reports say that he earned around $900, 000 on the show alone.

The actor had received his business degree before pursuing his acting career. His first appearance was in the 2004 film S.C.I.E.N.C.E., the same year he landed his iconic role. During the Big Bang Theory filming, he also starred in several movies like The Scribbler and Dr. Cabbie. Kunal is also the voice behind animated films like Ice Age: Continental Drift and Trolls. Besides acting, he added to his net worth by writing and publishing books like Yes, My Accent is Real.

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